The Hawthorne effect, also referred to as the observer effect, refers to a phenomenon whereby individuals improve or modify an aspect of their behaviour in response to their awareness of being ...

Observation — by others or yourself — has the power to shift behavior. Discover how self-awareness can improve resilience, focus and wellbeing.

There’s a fine line between being micromanaged and overly surveilled and being monitored enough that you get good work done. That line is actually called the Hawthorne Effect, and it’s a phenomenon in ...

There is not only one best way to get the highest level of productivity from your employees. In fact, the Hawthorne Effect proves that a work environment that does not change will only produce ...

The Hawthorne effect was originally defined in an industrial setting: The Hawthorne Works Plant was studied by researchers at Harvard University who were trying to determine the relationship between ...

When healthcare professionals are aware they’re being observed, they’re significantly more likely to comply with hand hygiene guidelines, according to a study being presented at the 43rd Annual ...